1
Edinburgh Castle
Castle
An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland.
4.60 (90.4K reviews)
2
National Museum of Scotland
National museum
Bright, modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays & a cafe.
4.80 (45.7K reviews)
4
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Castle
The 16th-century palace of the Stuarts, with tours of royal reception rooms, antiques & relics.
4.60 (17.1K reviews)
5
Royal Mile
Tourist attraction
Buzzing street linking Edinburgh Castle with Holyrood Palace, lined with quaint eateries & shops.
4.70 (14.2K reviews)
7
Dean Village
Tourist attraction
Bucolic village abutting a tranquil stream, with gardens, 19th-century buildings & a museum.
4.60 (13.2K reviews)
9
Holyrood Park
Park
Parkland around the slopes & crags of Arthur's Seat, with walking & cycling paths & a loch.
4.80 (12K reviews)
10
Edinburgh Zoo
Zoo
Large parkland zoo offering keeper talks, hands-on animal encounters and free hilltop safari rides.
4.30 (11.9K reviews)
11
The Real Mary King's Close
Historical landmark
Walking tours through the maze of hidden streets below the city, with tales by costumed guides.
4.50 (10.4K reviews)
12
St Giles' Cathedral
Cathedral
Grand, Gothic medieval building & Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach.
4.60 (9K reviews)
13
The Royal Yacht Britannia
Tourist attraction
Large oceanic liner used by Britain's royal family on official state visits for more than 40 years.
4.70 (8.9K reviews)
14
The Scotch Whisky Experience
Tourist attraction
Attraction telling the tale of Scotland's national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride.
4.60 (8.6K reviews)
15
The Edinburgh Dungeon
Tourist attraction
A 70-minute tour through 1,000 years of Scottish history via underground rides & live shows.
4.50 (5.6K reviews)
17
Scott Monument
Monument
Spirelike Victorian memorial in honour of the writer Sir Walter Scott, with 287 steps to the top.
4.70 (4.1K reviews)
19
Surgeons' Hall Museums
Museum
Classical 1832 building housing 18th-century anatomy specimens & visiting medical exhibitions.
4.70 (3K reviews)
20
Stockbridge Market
Farmers' market
Sunday food market featuring artisanal goods from local producers & stalls for global street fare.
4.50 (2.9K reviews)